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Sophie Willan Joins The Great British Sewing Bee as New Host

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Sophie Willan, the BAFTA-winning comedian, writer, and actor, is set to host the popular BBC series The Great British Sewing Bee, following three series with Sara Pascoe. Willan, the star of Alma's Not Normal, will join judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young to lead Britain's most creative sewers through their challenges. The new series is scheduled to arrive on BBC One and iPlayer next year, with Willan also hosting the Christmas Celebrity Special later this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sophie Willan, a BAFTA-winning comedian, writer, and actor, has been appointed as the new host of The Great British Sewing Bee, replacing Sara Pascoe.
  • Willan, who stars in the BBC series Alma's Not Normal, will join judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young on the show.
  • The new series is commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events for BBC One and iPlayer.
  • The Great British Sewing Bee is produced by Love Productions, with executive producers Tom Davies and Kieran Smith.
  • Willan has agreed to become a patron of the Backup North West charity, which provided vital support to her during her younger years, inspiring the creation of Alma's Not Normal.

Statistics:

  • The Great British Sewing Bee has had three previous series with Sara Pascoe as host.
  • The new series of The Great British Sewing Bee is scheduled to arrive on BBC One and iPlayer next year.
  • Sophie Willan has won a BAFTA award for her work on Alma's Not Normal.
  • Willan has been appointed as a patron of the Backup North West charity.
  • The BBC's Caroline Aherne Bursary Award, which Willan won in 2018, supports new writers and comedians.

Sources:

  • "Sophie Willan is new patron of Bolton's Backup Northwest"
  • "Alma's Not Normal star Sophie Willan is new patron of Bolton's Backup Northwest"
  • "The Great British Sewing Bee star in Bolton to keep alive crafts"
  • "Patrick Grant set to headline B Corp Fest at Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth"
  • "The Great British Sewing Bee is commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events for BBC One and iPlayer."
  • "The BBC's Caroline Aherne Bursary Award".

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